TRIO BAND
The term "Trio Band" most commonly refers to the specific German New Wave (Neue Deutsche Welle) band Trio, known globally for their minimalist 1982 hit single "Da Da Da". More generally, a "trio band" is any musical group consisting of three performers.
The German Band Trio
Formed in Großenkneten in 1979, the band Trio was a key part of the Neue Deutsche Welle movement and was active until 1986.
- Members: The band consisted of Stephan Remmler (lead vocals, keyboards), Kralle Krawinkel (guitar, backing vocals), and Peter Behrens (drums, backing vocals). Krawinkel and Behrens are deceased, leaving Remmler as the only living member.
- Musical Style: Their core principle was minimalism. They aimed to strip down music to its simplest possible form, resulting in a raw, "garage band" sound with minimal instrumentation (mostly drums, guitar, and vocals). Bass guitar was used infrequently. They described their style as "Neue Deutsche Fröhlichkeit" ("New German Cheerfulness").
- Notable Works: Their most famous song is "Da Da Da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha" (often shortened to "Da Da Da"), which became a worldwide hit, selling 13 million copies and reaching top charts in over 30 countries. The song gained further recognition in the US through a Volkswagen commercial in the late 1990s. Other tracks from their debut album included various styles such as punk, rock 'n' roll, and ironic Schlager music, all with their signature minimalist approach.
The General Concept of a Trio Band
A musical trio is an ensemble of three performers or a composition for such a group. The specific description of a generic "trio band" will vary widely based on genre and instrumentation. Common configurations include:
- Jazz Trio: Typically piano, double bass, and drums (e.g., the Bill Evans Trio). An "organ trio" variant uses a Hammond organ, drummer, and a guitarist or saxophonist, with the organist often covering the basslines (e.g., Jimmy Smith organ trios).
- Power Trio: A rock band format with electric guitar, bass guitar, and a drum kit, where one or more members also sing vocals (e.g., The Police, Green Day, Nirvana, Rush).
- Classical/Chamber Trios: Various combinations such as a string trio (violin, viola, cello) or a piano trio (piano, violin, cello).
To provide a specific description for any other "Trio Band", more information (such as their genre or specific location if they are a local/event band) would be needed.